EFB Chapter 78 Applying for Funds
Chapter 78 Applying for Funds
Zhou Yang said:
"To become a good director, you must first become a good screenwriter."
"If you can't even write a movie script and plot, you can't make a good movie."
"Good! Well said!!"
Tian Zhuangzhuang exclaimed in admiration:
"Heroes emerge from among the young."
"The script is excellent, the plot flows smoothly, and it's a seamless whole."
"The name is also nice: I'll wait for him/her at the end of time."
"Now, it's like the male and female leads in the movie are both waiting for each other??"
"I can comment with a single word."
"What word?" Zhou Yang asked.
"Absolutely amazing!!"
Tian Zhuangzhuang laughed heartily.
Zhou Yang stood up: "Thank you for the compliment, mentor. I don't deserve it."
Tian Zhuangzhuang waved his hand and said:
"Come, sit down, it's alright, it's alright."
"Good work deserves praise!!"
"Only praise can motivate people to improve!"
"You're still young, still a student, so..."
"Praise is even more important!!"
"You've come to me to apply for a support fund, right?"
Tian Zhuangzhuang said it directly, with a smile on his face.
Zhou Yang smiled inwardly; the matter of the support fund was settled.
But he still had to ask.
if you can.
He still wants the "Qingying Film Studio Incubation Fund".
The minimum is 50.
"I'm planning to shoot a feature film, but I'm unsure which funding to apply for."
Zhou Yang did not mention applying directly.
Instead, they asked first.
Young screenwriter support fund
Tian Zhuangzhuang took the script, gently closed it, pondered for a few moments, and then said:
"Which kind?"
"You're a newcomer?? You don't have any film credits??"
"Do you have that short film or video?"
Zhou Yang shook his head:
"No, the only thing I have is the 'The Wind Rises' music video, and it's anonymous."
Upon hearing this, Tian Zhuangzhuang was somewhat puzzled and asked:
"What?? You don't want to be famous??"
"Why remain anonymous?"
Zhou Yang said something very truthful.
"To be honest with my supervisor."
"I know that once a person becomes famous, it is difficult for them to calm down and create."
"Especially when someone has money and has experienced the happiness that money brings."
"Then this person will live their whole life corrupted by money."
"It's like a large ship; it looks fine on the surface, but the water underneath is covered with a thick layer of barnacles!!"
"I know I'm still young, and I'm not someone who can't be corrupted by wealth and status!!"
"So what should I do? If I'm not rich, then I can always remain a person with a simple and ascetic life!"
"If I want to write a good screenplay, I absolutely cannot become famous."
"Mentor, that's why I'm anonymous. Apart from you, very few people know that the song and music video for 'The Wind Rises' are my work."
one second.
two seconds.
three seconds.
Four seconds.
The room was very quiet.
The only sound I could hear was the gentle breeze from outside.
There was almost no sound.
"Clap clap clap..."
next moment.
Tian Zhuangzhuang's eyes were bright, and he actually raised his hand and clapped.
"Well said, well said, so well said!!"
Zhou Yang said modestly:
"Your mentor is too kind."
"No, no, I'm not exaggerating at all, that's wonderfully said!!"
Tian Zhuangzhuang said excitedly:
"If it weren't for your young age!!"
"I really thought you were someone in your sixties!!"
Zhou Yang smiled and said:
"Mentor, your praise is so flattering, I'm completely overwhelmed!!"
"Hahaha……"
Tian Zhuangzhuang was very excited and laughed heartily.
Lift the teapot on the table:
"Come, have some tea."
Zhou Yang stood up, bowed, and said:
"Thank you, mentor."
Which type of support fund are you planning to apply for?
Tian Zhuangzhuang asked:
"The first type is: a support fund for young screenwriters."
"It's easy to get it done. With such a high-quality script like yours, I can sign a letter of recommendation."
"Getting 20 in funding, no problem!!"
"The second option is: the Qingying Film Studio Incubation Fund. 50 to 500 million."
"Although there's a lot of money, getting it approved is very difficult."
"Another prerequisite is that the applicant must have some works."
"For example, a debut work, one or two."
"Have you ever had any award-winning works?"
"What awards have you received? Were they minor or major awards?"
"What's the applicant's background? What if the movie loses money?!"
"Yes, this fund needs to be repaid?"
"Return every single penny."
"If none of these conditions are met, no one can get their application approved!!"
"It seems like you don't have any debut works?"
As Zhou Yang listened, his brows furrowed.
"Professor, I don't have much work to show for my application, does that mean I can't apply?"
"It's not impossible, I can vouch for it!!"
Tian Zhuangzhuang said solemnly:
"If the movie loses money after its release, the profits won't be enough to pay off the investment fund!!"
"Then... I, as the guarantor, will have to repay it!!"
Zhou Yang immediately stood up:
"No, I'm not applying for this grant!!"
Even if Tian Zhuangzhuang is just a mentor.
Tian Zhuangzhuang did not have any of Zhou Yang's old friends from his previous life.
He couldn't let Tian Zhuangzhuang live in fear, so he made a guarantee.
Zhou Yang is still confident in his film.
And it's a system-driven movie, so there's an 80% chance it'll be a hit?
But guarantors always experience psychological pressure.
After being assured of the guarantee, I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep peacefully every night from now on.
Zhou Yang will not apply for it, nor will he do so.
Seeing Zhou Yang's serious expression, Tian Zhuangzhuang stood up, put her hand on his shoulder, and sat down.
"It's alright, it's alright. Your script is so well-written, it has the potential."
Zhou Yang then spoke up.
"Thank you, mentor. You are truly a wonderful mentor."
"I heard from a classmate that if I want to apply for the Qingying Film Studio Incubation Fund..."
"Qingying Film Studio must be the primary production company, and no other companies can raise further funds!!"
Upon hearing this, Tian Zhuangzhuang's expression changed:
"Could it be that you already own a production company?"
"Is it Sweetheart Media, the company Jing Tian works for?!"
Zhou Yang nodded solemnly and said:
"Yes, mentor."
Why can't it be done?
Wouldn't it be better if other film and television companies acted as production companies?
The Qingying Support Fund has also been greatly relieved.
The two companies provided the funding.
Definitely more than one company?
but! !
There's a big problem here!!
fund??
What is a fund?
That's for some good works.
It would be a pity not to make it into a movie, hence the creation of this work.
For example, there is a promising young talent.
Filming techniques and scriptwriting.
Both are top-notch.
At this point, other mentors also reviewed it.
Everyone says this movie script is good.
If it's released, it probably won't be bad.
Even if you're bad, you'll still win an award.
This is the case.
This script has some potential.
Then you can apply for a fund.
but……
You've already become a producer at another company.
They're applying for funding from Nortel?
What is that for?
Exploiting loopholes?